Finding the Third Proportional to 40,586 and 87,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,586 and 87,220 is: 187,437.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,586 : 87,220 = 87,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,586/87,220 = 87,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,586x = 87,220 × 87,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,586x = 7,607,328,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,607,328,400/40,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,437.25
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